We need to talk about how good AI is getting
We are in a golden age of advancement in artificial intelligence. It’s time to take its potential and its risks seriously.
What happens to black workers’ profits if there is a recession?
Black unemployment fell rapidly after the initial pandemic downturn. But as the Federal Reserve fights inflation, those gains could be eroded.
Long-awaited Dead Island 2 reveals headlines Gamescom announcement frenzy
This gallery of Dead Island 2 gameplay footage is pretty gruesome; Clicking through will be more violent from now on. Deep silver / Dambuster But… Read More »Long-awaited Dead Island 2 reveals headlines Gamescom announcement frenzy
Babylon disrupted the British health system. Then it went away
Rideout says about 7,000 patients signed up for the RWT service. “It just doesn’t generate enough funds to justify the spending or system integration that… Read More »Babylon disrupted the British health system. Then it went away
Telling the stories of Hurricane Katrina survivors
Telling the stories of Hurricane Katrina survivors
IRS conducts security assessment amid threat agency and staff
In a letter to staff, the IRS commissioner cited “an abundance of misinformation and false messages on social media,” as the agency faces a torrent… Read More »IRS conducts security assessment amid threat agency and staff
Sony enters the high-end custom controller arena with the DualSense Edge
Sony’s DualSense Edge controller for the PlayStation 5. Here’s a front view… …and a view from the back, including the rear buttons or pedals. As… Read More »Sony enters the high-end custom controller arena with the DualSense Edge
The Twitter whistleblower is playing right into the hands of Elon Musk
“If what Zatko claims is true, Twitter has violated the trust of its users and defrauded the Federal Trade Commission and its directors,” said Bot… Read More »The Twitter whistleblower is playing right into the hands of Elon Musk
Can Uber be useful and do us good?
New research suggests ride-hailing services in India could reduce pollution. We haven’t seen this in the US yet
Will Florida be consumed with wakefulness now that DeSantis’ Stop WOKE Act is blocked?
Republican politicians such as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis proudly praise their crusade against the word “wake up” and all things “wake up.” But what does… Read More »Will Florida be consumed with wakefulness now that DeSantis’ Stop WOKE Act is blocked?
The SLS rocket is the worst that has happened to NASA, but maybe the best?
enlarge / NASA’s Space Launch System Rocket on LC-39B, ready to take off at 8:33 a.m. ET on August 29, 2022. Trevor Mahlmann President Eisenhower… Read More »The SLS rocket is the worst that has happened to NASA, but maybe the best?
Raising start-up financing used to be easy – not anymore
In 2021, when? Roshan Patel was busy raising his startup Walnut’s first round of funding, his email inbox overflowing with investor interest. Venture capitalists loved… Read More »Raising start-up financing used to be easy – not anymore
To combat electoral falsehoods, social media companies are preparing a well-known playbook
Platforms like TikTok and Facebook are planning anti-misinformation strategies similar to those of 2020.
How to prepare your home for severe storms and weather conditions
With the cost and frequency of weather-induced disasters increasing, it’s more important than ever to take measures to be prepared.
Kim and Kourtney Kardashian are among celebrities accused of exceeding their monthly water budget as California weathers its third year of drought
Kim and Kourtney Kardashian at the amfAR Gala New York AIDS Research Benefit at Cipriani Wall Street on February 6, 2019.Evan Agostini/Invision/AP The Las Virgenes… Read More »Kim and Kourtney Kardashian are among celebrities accused of exceeding their monthly water budget as California weathers its third year of drought
